The latest numbers for 30 South Suburban towns, Cook and Will Counties, State of Illinois Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest still has the highest rate of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) cases per 100,000 at 1,619.30. The Village has 347 total with 184 of those located at Ludeman Center. The Town of[Read More…]
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Preckwinkle Praises Judge’s Decision to Not Release Names of COVID-19-positive Patients in Cook Co.
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a statement praising the decision of Judge Anna Demacopoulus to not release the names of patients who test positive for COVID-19 in Cook County. “Today, Judge Demacopoulos denied the Northwest Central Dispatch Systems emergency request to release the names and addresses[Read More…]
Free Trees Available to Park Forest Residents
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest has free trees available to residents. Pick up a free tree or two from Village of Park Forest Recreation and Parks yard located at 75 Park Street. The trees can be found along the outside fence line for a no-contact pick-up and are available[Read More…]
COVID-19: Park Forest Continues to Operate in Reduced Capacity Through May 31
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s announcement of an extension to the stay-at-home order in place for most Illinois residents, the Village of Park Forest will continue to operate in a reduced capacity until at least May 31. Park Forest is continuing to provide periodic updates to alert[Read More…]
COVID-19: Richton Park Updates Public on Extended Stay-at-Home Order
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Richton Park issued a statement Thursday afternoon regarding closures and the extended stay-at-home order in the state of Illinois. The statement follows: As COVID-19 rapidly spreads through our population, we want to ensure that we are doing our part as an organization in containing[Read More…]
COVID-19: Do You Need a Mask? Park Forest Mask Distribution Friday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered that everyone in the state of Illinois wear a mask in public places beginning Friday, May 1, 2020. The Village of Park Forest has purchased masks and will distribute two (2) masks per person in a car plus a kit to make[Read More…]
Calls Rise for Fair Maps, End to Gerrymandering in Illinois
Without action, the next decade of political districts could be determined by picking a name out of a hat Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois legislators and ethical government activists from communities across Illinois continue their outreach and support for Fair Maps, end gerrymandering, and an improved redistricting process as the May 3rd[Read More…]
Rain to Finally Ebb Thursday Afternoon
“Row, row, row your boat, gently down the street…” – Adapted Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The rain giving us “Park Forest: The Swamp” will finally ebb and should finally let up by early afternoon Thursday, the National Weather Service reports. Wednesday night through Thursday morning will see continued rain, however, with[Read More…]
PFPD: Man Wanted in Connection with Alleged Battery Outside Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the man pictured who is wanted in connection with an alleged aggravated battery in what the department is calling a cold case, police said in a statement Wednesday. On March 19, 2019, the man in[Read More…]
COVID-19: South Chicago Heights Now Has 2nd Highest Rate per 100k; 65 Ludeman Staff Test Positive
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As testing increases for COVID-19, we become aware of more cases of the virus. South Chicago Heights now has the second-highest rate per 100,000 at 1,304.66. With a population of only 4,139, South Chicago Heights’ 54 cases drive its rate up. The Town of Cicero still has[Read More…]
